This checklist includes cross-reference links to important concepts about preparing the computer that will be the DirectAccess server prior to installing the DirectAccess feature and running the DirectAccess Setup Wizard. It also contains links to procedures that will help you complete the tasks that are required to implement this design.

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Complete the tasks in this checklist in order. When a reference link takes you to a conceptual topic, a procedure, or to another checklist, return to this topic so that you can proceed with the remaining tasks in this checklist.

On the Internet interface, configure at least two consecutive, static, public IPv4 addresses that are resolvable and reachable on the Internet. Addresses within the address ranges 10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12, or 192.168.0.0/16 are not public IPv4 addresses.